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Linford Wood

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About

Linford Wood is a residential neighbourhood situated in the northwest of Milton Keynes. The area is primarily composed of housing estates built from the 1970s onwards, featuring a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. It is bordered by the A422 to the north and the Grand Union Canal to the south, providing clear geographical boundaries. Local amenities include several schools, convenience stores, and a community centre serving the immediate population.

The area is named for and anchored by the ancient Linford Wood itself, a large, protected forest with walking trails. This mature woodland, a remnant of the medieval Royal Forest of Whittlewood, contrasts with the newer housing that surrounds it. The wood contains notable examples of ancient oak and ash trees, alongside archaeological features like medieval wood banks. It serves as a significant green space for both recreation and local wildlife.

Area overview

On average Linford Wood has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 30.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Linford Wood is £50,459 per year. There are 5 schools in Linford Wood: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Linford Wood is home to around 6,588 people, with a population density of about 2,339 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
30.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Linford Wood Population
6,588
Population density
2,339 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.72(+54%)
Shoplifting
17.15(+115%)
Other theft
11.23(+100%)
Vehicle crime
11.23(+203%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.35(-32%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,539
53.74%
Other White
820
12.45%
African
759
11.52%
Other Asian
275
4.18%
Other
194
2.95%
Total population: 6,586

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,466
27.74%
No qualifications
1,166
22.06%
Level 3 (A level)
770
14.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
714
13.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
688
13.02%
Total 16+ residents: 5,285

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
570
22.16%
Owns with a mortgage
568
22.08%
Owns outright
557
21.66%
Social rents from council
441
17.15%
Other social rented
341
13.26%
Total households: 2,572

Property prices in Linford Wood

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£342
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £375K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £342 per square foot) in Linford Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,000 up to £665,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Linford Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£437,500£397
Semi-Detached13£305,000£383
Terraced16£296,000£312
Flats2£129,000£221

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Linford Wood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Linford Wood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290,500£149,000£228,500£214,750
2017£346,000£126,000£257,000£215,500
2018£295,000£155,000£228,000£212,500
2019£297,000£115,000£241,000£231,000
2020£380,000£160,000£237,500£239,000
2021£410,000£150,000£267,500£247,500
2022£365,000£180,000£281,500£263,000
2023£507,500£167,000£297,500£266,500
2024£375,000£177,500£282,500£246,000
2025£462,500£129,000£332,000£300,000
2026£570,000£290,000£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Linford Wood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Linford Wood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£301£243£233£232
2017£311£209£296£255
2018£312£263£280£284
2019£335£200£267£264
2020£306£253£265£249
2021£342£246£348£258
2022£401£261£381£308
2023£395£259£292£302
2024£371£303£297£301
2025£367£221£383£319
2026£375£376£317
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Linford Wood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Linford Wood in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.